Anyone have a really good, non-spicy chili recipe to share?

[fly girl]

I have zero tolerance now. I had radiation for head and neck cancer and it destroyed my mouth. I cannot even tolerate black pepper. :-/ Even too much cinnamon burns my mouth. To give you an idea, toothpaste hurts.

I don't usually eat canned or frozen stuff, due to the sore mouth, plus dysphagia, (problems swallowing) I have to tailor recipes so I can manage them. I do like to cook, but sometimes I really wish I could go out to eat or just eat some kind of prepared food. I get sick of cooking for myself.

Aww, well that definitely explains why you can't do spice. I'm sure that was not easy to adjust. As long as you're healthy that's all that counts.

Do you use kid toothpaste? They have really mild mint flavors that aren't too potent. I'm thinking sensitive tooth toothpaste would be milder too.

 

[jdb in AZ]

I like the Wendy's chili recipe too. It makes enough for a huge crockpot, so I freeze the leftovers in Ziplock bags, thaw a bag overnight in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven.

We serve it with cornbread.

 

[anniemae]

So easy and good:

Brown ground beef in pan. Put in crock pot along with:

1 chopped onion
1-2 cans beans (kidney, and/or pinto, whatever you like)
1-2 cans of tomato sauce depending on how thick you like your chili
1 jar of salsa
some chili powder/salt/pepper/garlic powder, whatever you like

cook on low in crock pot for 6-8 hours. Top with shredded cheddar, tortilla chips, or whatever toppings you like.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I have zero tolerance now. I had radiation for head and neck cancer and it destroyed my mouth. I cannot even tolerate black pepper. :-/ Even too much cinnamon burns my mouth. To give you an idea, toothpaste hurts.

I don't usually eat canned or frozen stuff, due to the sore mouth, plus dysphagia, (problems swallowing) I have to tailor recipes so I can manage them. I do like to cook, but sometimes I really wish I could go out to eat or just eat some kind of prepared food. I get sick of cooking for myself.

I am so sorry. Sending you many, many hugs.

I had radiation from BC this yr and I also have side effects. I am swollen in my body, all over basically.

Can you even tolerate the acidity of chili with the tomato base? There are alternatives to red chili, such as white chili. We have reflux here so I don't make chili but I love it.

I might alter a red chili for you and make it more "light", using fresh tomato's instead of canned tomato sauce or paste. The canned stuff is very acidic to me for some reason.

I would get yourself a VitaMix, so you can puree fresh ingredients together. It is on my list of things to buy.

I also have to COOK at home as well to try and keep my sodium, fat, and sugar low. I feel for you there.

 

[HeatherC]

I also use the McCormicks seasoning. Hard to mess that up. I never find it to be runny. Like any stew or soup, it definitely tastes better the second day.

Gumbo..your recipe sounds yummy too. Will have to give that a try as well as the Wendy's one. I always get that with a baked potato when I go.

 

[MataHari22]

Aww, well that definitely explains why you can't do spice. I'm sure that was not easy to adjust. As long as you're healthy that's all that counts.

Do you use kid toothpaste? They have really mild mint flavors that aren't too potent. I'm thinking sensitive tooth toothpaste would be milder too.

Thank you. I did use kids toothpaste for quite a while, that burned too. Lol. I used to have to numb my mouth to be able to brush my teeth. Now I just power through. I didn't like the kids stuff because it never made my mouth feel fresh and clean like the mint does. Plus, I have to use a lot of dry mouth products and they are all minty.

I am so sorry. Sending you many, many hugs.

I had radiation from BC this yr and I also have side effects. I am swollen in my body, all over basically.

Can you even tolerate the acidity of chili with the tomato base? There are alternatives to red chili, such as white chili. We have reflux here so I don't make chili but I love it.

I might alter a red chili for you and make it more "light", using fresh tomato's instead of canned tomato sauce or paste. The canned stuff is very acidic to me for some reason.

I would get yourself a VitaMix, so you can puree fresh ingredients together. It is on my list of things to buy.

I also have to COOK at home as well to try and keep my sodium, fat, and sugar low. I feel for you there.

Hugs to you, right back. Hope you are doing ok. Side effects suck.

When I first started eating again, I could not tolerate the acid at all. (I didn't eat for almost 10 months, and had a peg tube for 18 months.) I still cannot eat raw tomatoes, unfortunately, and the only tomato sauce I can tolerate is Ragu traditional. Not exactly what I want to be using, but it's better than nothing. It's what I have to use as a sub for anything that uses tomato sauce or purée. Raw tomatoes will make my tongue and roof of my mouth blister.

I don't have a vitamix, but I do have a Ninja. Yes, definitely recommended for anyone that goes through treatment, but an absolute necessity for head and neck cancer patients. I know when I was looking to buy one, years ago, vitamix did offer discounts for medical need, with a letter from a physician. Not sure if they still do. I ended up getting a Ninja for a good price. Has the full pitcher blender, two cups for personal smoothie blending, and a mixing bowl. I'm happy with it, use it all the time.

Thanks and be well.

 

[Gary M]

Many years ago I was in a couple of chili contests and placed 3rd. place in a large regional contest. The winner went to the national chili contest. In these contest you aren't allowed to use spaghetti or beans. To me chili isn't chili without beans. The following is the receipt for my current chili.

1 1/2-2 lbs. coarse ground beef cooked with onion and drained
1 large can (28 oz) Brooks chili bean mix
1 medium onion
15 oz tomato sauce
brown sugar 2 T or to taste
4-6 cooked pieces of bacon crumbled and drained

Add as desired:
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Cumin
Salt
Pepper
Water

My DW likes spaghetti added. Chili is always better the second day.

It seems like we all have our favorite chili and meatloaf recipes and all are good to us and different than others.

 

[BLAZEY]

1lb ground beef browned with onion, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans
1 can white beans in tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1.5 cups frozen mixed veggies
1/4 cup of brown rice mixed in
1/2 tsp salt, pepper, sprinkle poultry seasoning and chili powder to taste
Put all ingredients mix well in slow cooker on high for 4 hours, then on low until ready to eat.

I serve it on a bowl of rice with grated cheese! Yum. Freezes great too!

 

[lizabu]

I cook a pound of ground beef with some chopped onion and celery. I like a lot of beans so I will add red kidney beans, white kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans. A can or two of stewed tomatoes just depending how think I want it. A couple tablespoons of chili powder and that's if. So easy.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I like my chili very tomatoey. I just combine browned ground beef, can of chili magic, kidney beans, cans of diced tomatoes, can of stewed tomatoes, and box or can of tomato soup. We garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar, and crackers.

If I want Cincinnati style, I just add some cinnamon and spaghetti.

 

[bjscheel]

Mine is super simple, 1 lb hamburger, 1 large can crushed tomatoes, and two cans chili beans. I usually drain the chili beans. We don't do spice at our house. I even put some sugar on top of my serving

 

[aprilchem]

I don't ever use a recipe when I make chili - I just dump a bunch of stuff in the crockpot, including kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, tomato paste, peppers, onions, and whatever else strikes my fancy. To me, though, chili isn't chili unless you put a lot of cumin in it. Cumin isn't spicy, but it gives it that characteristic chili taste!

 

[Kitty 34]

OK, you all put my chili to shame but this is how I make mine:

1 lb of hamburger cooked with garlic and chili seasoning
2 cans of Bush's chili beans (hot, mild......your choice)
2 cans of tomato sauce
1 can of tomato paste

After cooking and draining the burger...put it all together in a pot and cook for a least an hour. Serve in a bowl with melted cheese, crackers and baked cornbread. Add chili flavoring whenever!

 

[FLADISNEY007]

How can I find the recipe for the Pirate night chile they have with the tacos?

 

[QueenIsabella]

Regular chili powder really ins't too spicy--you might have to add a tablespoon, cook a bit, then taste and see if you want more. I make chili regularly, no special recipe (similar to people above--hamburger, beans, onions, peppers, spices, tomatoes). One tip is, if you like a smokey flavor, try adding a teaspoon or so of smoked paprika. I also like to use seasoned salt--we prefer Lawry's, as it adds flavor and not just saltiness. My Dh prefers a spicier chili, so he's free to add extra seasoning to his plate. And he's done fancier chilis, which I'm fine with, but I just don't have the time or inclination to fuss over it. I also don't bother with the crockpot, I just cook it on low on the stove (but, I'm home during the day, so giving it a quick stir is easy).

Funny thing about Cincinnati chili--I've never been there in my life, but growing up, we always had "chili spaghetti". So, I always serve this to my family (we actually had it for dinner on Monday). It's just always how we've eaten chili--cornbread, schmornbread! Of course, DH and DS19 will eat the chili straight, too.

It always tastes better the next day, and leftovers freeze well. Of course, I never have enough leftovers to actually freeze, but that's a different problem.

 

[Poohlove]

Brown a pound or so of ground chicken and put into your crockpot with a jar of tomato sauce, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, drained can of kidney beans and a drained can of black beans. I add about a tablespoon of chili powder and garlic powder to taste. When serving I will top off the bowl with a bit of sour cream and chopped green onions. In place of tomato sauce you could use mild salsa or a mix of the two.

The amount of pepper and onion I use always varies depending on what I have on-hand.

 

[Minnesota!]

I just throw about 1.5# of raw, lean ground beef in the crockpot. Dump in 3 cans of beans, drained. I like black and kidney in mine. Then finely diced onion, green pepper, and jalapeno. A good portion of chili powder, garlic powder, and some celery salt. Top it all with a jug of either tomato juice or V8...whatever was on sale. Cook all day on low.

I add chopped fresh jalapeno, sour cream, and cheese to the top of mine. We eat it with buttered Saltines or PB sandwiches.